Rybná nad Zdobnicí

Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Municipality
Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Rybná nad Zdobnicí
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Rybná nad Zdobnicí is located in Czech Republic
Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°6′31″N 16°21′57″E / 50.10861°N 16.36583°E / 50.10861; 16.36583
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
First mentioned1354
Area
 • Total
9.17 km2 (3.54 sq mi)
Elevation
405 m (1,329 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
412
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
517 55
Websiteobec.rybna.cz

Rybná nad Zdobnicí (until 1945 Německá Rybná; German: Deutsch Rybna) is a municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name Rybná was derived from rybník, i.e. 'fishpond'. It refers to a time when the area was full of ponds and swamps. Until 1945, the village was called Německá Rybná ("German Rybná"), which meant that it was settled under German law. Between 1945 and 1947, the municipality was named Orlická Rybná, and since 1947, it has its current name, referring to the nearby Zdobnice River.[2]

Geography

Rybná nad Zdobnicí is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southeast of Rychnov nad Kněžnou and 38 km (24 mi) southeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Orlické Foothills. The highest point is at 588 m (1,929 ft) above sea level. The stream Rybenský potok flows through the municipality. The stream is a tributary of the Zdobnice River, which forms the northern municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Rybná is from 1354. The village was probably founded around 1260. Rybná belonged to the Litice estate and shared its destinies and owners, which included the Poděbrady family and the Pernštejn family. In 1563, it was acquired by the Lords of Bubna of Litice, who owned it until 1809. In 1809–1815, it was in possession of the Windisch-Graetz family. The last aristocratic owners were the Parish family.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869934—    
1880906−3.0%
18901,001+10.5%
1900957−4.4%
1910896−6.4%
YearPop.±%
1921818−8.7%
1930790−3.4%
1950625−20.9%
1961624−0.2%
1970550−11.9%
YearPop.±%
1980513−6.7%
1991455−11.3%
2001435−4.4%
2011422−3.0%
2021414−1.9%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

The I/11 road from Hradec Králové to Šumperk runs through the municipality.

The train station Rybná nad Zdobnicí is located on the railway line of local importance Rokytnice v Orlických horách–Týniště nad Orlicí.[5] However, it is located just outside the municipality.

Culture

The municipality annually organizes the music festival Rybenské hudební léto ("Rybná musical summer") with concerts and recitation of poems. It was first held in 2006.[6]

Sights

Church of Saint James the Great

The main landmark of Rybná nad Zdobnicí is the Church of Saint James the Great. It was built in 1748. The rectory is from 1848.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Rybná nad Zdobnicí. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 21 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 27 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Detail stanice Rybná n.Zdobnicí" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Rybenské hudební léto" (in Czech). hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Kostel sv.Jakuba a hřbitov" (in Czech). Obec Rybná nad Zdobnicí. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
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